About Us

Our Mission

The mission of the Columbus High Alumni Association is to:

Serve as a liaison between alumni, friends of education, and Columbus High School.
Promote loyalty, knowledge and support of Columbus High, its programs, and its continued educational excellence.
Encourage alumni association growth, camaraderie, and spirit through unity of purpose.

Our Story

In early 2008, a small group of dedicated alumni began meeting with school officials to establish an alumni organization. Together they organized a steering committee of alumni from several classes to form the official Columbus High School Alumni Association in 2009.

To date, the Alumni Association has donated more than $250,000 to CHS. We also have an endowment fund which will allow the organization to support CHS in perpetuity.

The CHSAA supports its mission through several channels, including:

Student Support

Funds the annual PSAT fees
Funds Naviance college planning and readiness software
Purchases technology enablers (e.g. software subscriptions, graphing calculators)
Provides student fees for students needing financial support

Teacher Support

Awards the annual "Spirit of Columbus High" for faculty
Funds the Teacher Assistance Program
Sponsors the Faculty & Staff Start-of-Year breakfast & shirts
Funds the Faculty tailgate

Scholarships

Manages the Morton A. Harris Leadership scholarship
Manages the Jeff Koon Scholarship
Awards CHSAA Scholarships - 4 students over 4 years
Awards one-off scholarships (e.g. class reunion funded)

Fundraising Support

Donations for student activities fundraisers:

GHSA Golf tournament
Powder-Puff Volleyball Tournament

School-Sponsored Activities

Competition fees & supplies for:

Columbus Space & Robotics Program
National History Day
Mock Trial
Academic Decathlon National
Science Olympiad

Outreach

Provides judges for annual Senior Project presentations
Participates in several school celebrations such as the Holiday Social and the celebration for school rankings
Judges the CHS Talent competition

Meet the Board

The CHS Alumni association is run by a small, but mighty group of volunteers. This group serves the Alumni Association's mission to support Columbus High School

Executive Board

Gloria Dodd Johnson '62

President

Gloria was part of the initial group who gathered in 2008 to organize the CHS Alumni Association and now serves as its President. While at CHS, she was a member of the Honor Society, Student Council, STS, Band (Majorette), and other various clubs.

She currently resides in Columbus, GA

Johnny Luse '96

Vice President

Johnny is dedicated to his community and donates his personal time to youth soccer organizations. He also enjoys cycling and running. His purpose with CHSAA is to help association make a positive impact on future graduates.

He currently resides in Columbus, GA with his family

Burton Hewitt '65

Treasurer

Burton has driven the CHS Alumni Wall expansion since he joined the CHSAA. After his retirement he has enjoyed volunteering with the CHSAA & his HOA, as well as playing lots of golf.

He currently resides with his wife in Roswell, GA

Patricia (Pat) Allen Weekley

Secretary

Pat has been a part of the CHSAA for the past several years. Previously, she worked at Fort Moore (Benning) from 1966 to 2003 in various positions.

She currently resides with her husband in Columbus, GA

Board Members

Ken Broda - Class of 1987

Ken Crumpler - Class of 1961

Cecil Calhoun - Class of 1952

Judye Harris - Class of 1954

Anne Hoff - Class of 2004

Onetha Huling - Class of 1982

Luke Paul - Class of 2017

Vickie Rounsaville - Class of 1966

Doug Sagul - Class of 1977

Joyce Walsh - Class of 1965

Judy Whitt - Past Principal, Friend of CHS

Non-Voting Members

Sonya Allen - Principal

Michele Grier - Assistant Principal

Troy McGarr - Assistant Principal